Be it business or pleasure, Aspen is a world renowned resort town, with accommodations to match. A collection of heart stopping vistas and exhilarating slopes, Aspen is the perfect place for an exciting family vacation or business trip. Shopping abounds, events like the HBO comedy festival thrill, and if the high altitude and physical exertion don’t take your breath away, the sights and charm surely will. While Aspen seems most at home and alive as its slopes get swept by a brisk winter wind, the summer months show a more relaxing, wholly different and entirely intriguing look at this region. From golfing on majestic valley courses, to kayaking down raging rivers and hiking up steep slopes, summer is anything but solely a time for relaxation in Aspen.

While many other well known ski resorts exist, Aspen is without doubt the ski town that all others get compared to, and often fall against. It has the classic clash of old and new that attracts lovers of both to the place. Victorian architecture stands side by side with postmodern boutiques, the narrow streets and towering mountains give the impression of an ages old European villa, while the glorious mansions that dot the hills firmly show that this resort is rooted in the present, as popular as ever with land and real estate prices to prove it, and celebrities making this one of their favorite vacation destinations in the world. A place to relax yet be seen, to exercise and enjoy every minute of it. Aspen is indeed more expensive, trendier and cultured than ever. Its continued charm lies in its connection to community and reality. This is not Disney Mountain, as many other American ski resorts come off as. This is a real community, a rich community yes, but without the superficial air of Hollywood, a connected community of common interests and temperament.

Aspen Mountain, the main attraction of this snowy paradise features four mountains, all attended by Guest Service Centers, ready and willing to supply sunscreen, refreshments, phone access or simply a respite from the biting winter wind. The mountains are also staffed by a well equipped and hearty bunch of hosts, trail maps and directions at the ready for wandering skiers. With the plethora of sights to witness and activities to partake in, you may never want to go to sleep, but should you decide that a bit of shut eye is necessary to maintain your wits on the slippery slopes, choosing which of the grand hotels to park your weary body in may be the most difficult question for you to answer, it may come down to the old real estate adage ‘location, location, location’. Let’s take a closer look at some of your Aspen hotel options and see what’s right for you.

• The Little Nell- Likely the largest, most expensive and most oddly named Aspen hotel, the Little Nell is anything but little, in size or grandeur. 92 rooms with comforts like large fireplaces and ache soothing baths, the hotel also comes packed with a gym, heated swimming pools, and on site ski facilities.
• Hotel Aspen - 45 rooms with great views, a warm and efficient staff, and sylvan surroundings that are a welcome change from traffic clogged city streets - what more can you ask for on a vacation!
• Lenado – This small, cozy hotel has a warmth and atmosphere that goes hand in hand with the Aspen experience, making it highly popular among tourists.
• St. Regis – Ideally suited for those large business gatherings, this grand hotel features business conferencing facilities, in addition to numerous dining and leisure options. The 257 room structure is located in the heart of Aspen, within close proximity to two ski lifts.
• The Snowflake Inn – If you’re one to be taken by a name, surely this aptly titled hotel will immediately pique your fancy. Large suites and private kitchens give this hotel that great home away from home feel, though depending on what part of the country you’re from, the snowflakes falling softly outside the windows may not.
• Chateau Blanc – A large hotel with condo style guest quarters. Near the city center and the famed Aspen Mountain.
• Hotel Jerome – Situated in the heart of Aspen, this European styled boutique hotel features an outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness center and business facilities.
• Sky Hotel – Another boutique style hotel that does not in fact float in the sky, mores’ the pity, the Sky Hotel has an outdoor pool and spa, Wi-Fi internet access and fitness and business centers.

Some of the other popular options include The Molly Gibson Lodge, The Hotel Durant, The Limelight Lodge, the Aspen Meadows Resort, the Aspen Mountain Lodge and The Boomerang Lodge. Business or pleasure, Aspen is sure to be a dream vacation you won’t soon forget, and will likely prove so charming you’ll dream of the day you can afford an aspen home of your own. It’s a setting and charm you just can’t get enough of.

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